Hairstyle Protection Assembly

ABSTRACT

A hairstyle protection assembly includes a bonnet that can be worn over a user&#39;s hair when the user is sleeping. The bonnet is comprised of a friction inhibiting material to keep the user&#39;s hairstyle intact while the user sleeps. An elastomeric member is integrated into the bonnet to retain the bonnet on the user&#39;s head. A first coupler is coupled to the bonnet and a second coupler is coupled to the bonnet. A scarf is provided for wearing around the user&#39;s head. A third coupler is integrated into the scarf which releasably engages the first coupler for attaching the scarf to the bonnet. A fourth coupler is integrated into the scarf which releasably engages the second coupler for attaching the scarf to the bonnet for carrying the bonnet in the convention of a bag.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention

The disclosure relates to hairstyle devices and more particularly pertains to a new hairstyle device for protecting a user's hairstyle while the user is sleeping. The device includes a bonnet, comprised of a friction inhibiting material, which can be worn over the user's hair to protect the user's hairstyle while the user sleeps. A scarf is worn that can be worn around the user's head. Additionally, the scarf is releasably attachable to the bonnet for carrying the bonnet in the convention of a bag.

(2) Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98

The prior art relates to hairstyle devices including a variety of hair bonnets that each includes a closure to facilitate the hair bonnet to be employed in the convention of a carrying bag. The prior art discloses a combination bonnet/halter top. In no instance does the prior art disclose a bonnet and a scarf that is releasably attachable to the bonnet for carrying the bonnet in the convention of a bag.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a bonnet that can be worn over a user's hair when the user is sleeping. The bonnet is comprised of a friction inhibiting material to keep the user's hairstyle intact while the user sleeps. An elastomeric member is integrated into the bonnet to retain the bonnet on the user's head. A first coupler is coupled to the bonnet and a second coupler is coupled to the bonnet. A scarf is provided for wearing around the user's head. A third coupler is integrated into the scarf which releasably engages the first coupler for attaching the scarf to the bonnet. A fourth coupler is integrated into the scarf which releasably engages the second coupler for attaching the scarf to the bonnet for carrying the bonnet in the convention of a bag.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hairstyle protection assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a back view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a right side exploded view of an embodiment of the disclosure. FIG. 5 is a perspective in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 5 thereof, a new hairstyle device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5 , the hairstyle protection assembly 10 generally comprises a bonnet 12 that can be worn over a user's hair 14 when the user is sleeping. The bonnet 12 is comprised of a friction inhibiting material, including but being limited to satin or silk. In this way the bonnet 12 keeps the user's hairstyle intact while the user sleeps. Additionally, as is most clearly shown in FIG. 5 , the bonnet 12 can be employed as a pillow case 16. The bonnet 12 has a bottom end 18, a top end 20 and an outer wall 22 extending between the top end 20 and the bottom end 18, and the top end 20 is open to receive the user's head 32. The bonnet 12 may have a length ranging between approximately 26.0 inches and 30.0 inches and a width ranging between approximately 18.0 inches and 22.0 inches. As is most clearly shown in FIG. 3 , indicia 23 may be printed on the outer wall 22 and the indicia 23 may comprise a logo, an image, a slogan or any other desired ornamental indicia.

An elastomeric member 24 is integrated into the bonnet 12 for urging the bonnet 12 into a closed condition to retain the bonnet 12 on the user's head 32. The elastomeric member 24 is integrated into the outer wall 22 of the bonnet 12. Furthermore, the elastomeric member 24 is positioned adjacent to the top end 20 such that the elastomeric member 24 urges the top end 20 to close onto itself. The elastomeric member 24 may be comprised of elastic or other type of resiliently stretchable material.

A first coupler 26 is coupled to the bonnet 12 and the first coupler 26 is positioned on the outer wall 22 of the bonnet 12. The first coupler 26 is positioned adjacent to the elastomeric member 24. Additionally, the first coupler 26 may comprise a snap, a magnet or any other type of multiple use, releasable coupler. A second coupler 28 is coupled to the bonnet 12 and the second coupler 28 is positioned on the outer wall 22 of the bonnet 12. The second coupler 28 is positioned adjacent to the bottom end 18 of the bonnet 12. Furthermore, the second coupler 28 may comprise a snap, a magnet or any other type of multiple use, releasable coupler.

A scarf 30 is provided that can be worn around the user's head 32. The scarf 30 is comprised of a friction inhibiting material, including but not being limited to, satin or silk. In this way the scarf 30 is inhibited displacing the user's hair 14 when the scarf 30 is worn around the user's head 32. The scarf 30 has a first end 34, a second end 36 and an outer surface 38 extending between the first end 34 and the second end 36. The outer surface 38 has a top side 40 and a bottom side 42, and the scarf 30 is elongated between the first end 34 and the second end 36. Additionally, the scarf 30 may have a length ranging between approximately 26.0 inches and 30.0 inches.

A third coupler 44 is provided and the third coupler 44 is integrated into the scarf 30. The third coupler 44 releasably engages the first coupler 26 for attaching the scarf 30 to the bonnet 12. Additionally, the third coupler 44 has an upper side 46 and a lower side 48. The third coupler 44 extends through the outer surface 38 such that the upper side 46 is exposed on the top side 40 of the outer surface 38 of the scarf 30 and the lower side 48 is exposed on the bottom side 42 of the outer surface 38 of the scarf 30. The lower side 48 releasably engages the first coupler 26 and the third coupler 44 is positioned adjacent to the first end 34 of the scarf 30. The third coupler 44 may comprise a snap, a magnet or any other type of releasable, multiple use fastener.

A fourth coupler 50 is integrated into the scarf 30 and the fourth coupler 50 releasably engages the second coupler 28 for attaching the scarf 30 to the bonnet 12. In this way the scarf 30 can define a handle 52 for carrying the bonnet 12 in the convention of a bag. The fourth coupler 50 has an upper side 54 and a lower side 56. Additionally, the fourth coupler 50 extends through the outer surface 38 such that the upper side 54 of the fourth coupler 50 is exposed on the top side 40 of the outer surface 38 of the scarf 30 and the lower side 56 of the fourth coupler 50 is exposed on the bottom side 42 of the outer surface 38 of the scarf 30. The lower side 56 of the fourth coupler 50 releasably engages the second coupler 28 and the fourth coupler 50 is positioned adjacent to the second end 36 of the scarf 30.

In use, the bonnet 12 is worn on the user's head 32 when the user sleeps to protect the style of the user's hair 14. In this way the style of the user's hair 14 will remain intact in both style and appearance when the user wakes. Thus, the user does not have to spend time restyling their hair 14 when the user wakes. As is shown in FIG. 5 , the bonnet 12 can be employed in the convention of a pillow case 16. Additionally, the scarf 30 can be attached to the bonnet 12 such that the scarf 30 facilitates the bonnet 12 to be carried.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements. 

I claim:
 1. A hairstyle protection assembly for keeping a user's hairstyle intact while sleeping, said assembly comprising: a bonnet being configured to be worn over a user's hair when the user is sleeping, said bonnet being comprised of a friction inhibiting material wherein said bonnet is configured to keep the user's hairstyle intact while the user sleeps; an elastomeric member being integrated into said bonnet for urging said bonnet into a closed condition wherein said elastomeric member is configured to retain the bonnet on the user's head; a first coupler being coupled to said bonnet; a second coupler being coupled to said bonnet; a scarf being configured to be worn around the user's head, said scarf being comprised of a friction inhibiting material wherein said scarf is configured to inhibit displacing the user's hair when said scarf is worn around the user's head; a third coupler being integrated into said scarf, said third coupler releasably engaging said first coupler for attaching said scarf to said bonnet; and a fourth coupler being integrated into said scarf, said fourth coupler releasably engaging said second coupler for attaching said scarf to said bonnet thereby facilitating said scarf to define a handle for carrying said bonnet in the convention of a bag.
 2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein: said bonnet has a bottom end, a top end and an outer wall extending between said top end and said bottom end, said top end being open wherein said top end is configured to receive the user's head; said elastomeric member is integrated into said outer wall of said bonnet, said elastomeric member being positioned adjacent to said top end such that said elastomeric member urges said top end to close onto itself; said first coupler is positioned on said outer wall of said bonnet, said first coupler being positioned adjacent to said elastomeric member; and said second coupler is positioned on said outer wall of said bonnet, said second coupler being positioned adjacent to said bottom end of said bonnet.
 3. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein: said scarf has a first end, a second end and an outer surface extending between said first end and said second end, said outer surface having a top side and a bottom side, said scarf being elongated between said first end and said second end; and said third coupler has an upper side and a lower side, said third coupler extending through said outer surface such that said upper side is exposed on said top side of said outer surface of said scarf and said lower side is exposed on said bottom side of said outer surface of said scarf.
 4. The assembly according to claim 3, wherein: said lower side releasably engages said first coupler; and said third coupler is positioned adjacent to said first end of said scarf.
 5. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein: said scarf has a first end, a second end and an outer surface extending between said first end and said second end, said outer surface having a top side and a bottom side, said scarf being elongated between said first end and said second end; and said fourth coupler having an upper side and a lower side, said fourth coupler extending through said outer surface such that said upper side of said fourth coupler is exposed on said top side of said outer surface of said scarf and said lower side of said fourth couplers is exposed on said bottom side of said outer surface of said scarf.
 6. The assembly according to claim 5, wherein: said lower side releasably engages said second coupler; and said fourth coupler being positioned adjacent to said second end of said scarf.
 7. A hairstyle protection assembly for keeping a user's hairstyle intact while sleeping, said assembly comprising: a bonnet being configured to be worn over a user's hair when the user is sleeping, said bonnet being comprised of a friction inhibiting material wherein said bonnet is configured to keep the user's hairstyle intact while the user sleeps, said bonnet having a bottom end, a top end and an outer wall extending between said top end and said bottom end, said top end being open wherein said top end is configured to receive the user's head; an elastomeric member being integrated into said bonnet for urging said bonnet into a closed condition wherein said elastomeric member is configured to retain the bonnet on the user's head, said elastomeric member being integrated into said outer wall of said bonnet, said elastomeric member being positioned adjacent to said top end such that said elastomeric member urges said top end to close onto itself; a first coupler being coupled to said bonnet, said first coupler being positioned on said outer wall of said bonnet, said first coupler being positioned adjacent to said elastomeric member; a second coupler being coupled to said bonnet, said second coupler being positioned on said outer wall of said bonnet, said second coupler being positioned adjacent to said bottom end of said bonnet; a scarf being configured to be worn around the user's head, said scarf being comprised of a friction inhibiting material wherein said scarf is configured to inhibit displacing the user's hair when said scarf is worn around the user's head, said scarf having a first end, a second end and an outer surface extending between said first end and said second end, said outer surface having a top side and a bottom side, said scarf being elongated between said first end and said second end; a third coupler being integrated into said scarf, said third coupler releasably engaging said first coupler for attaching said scarf to said bonnet, said third coupler having an upper side and a lower side, said third coupler extending through said outer surface such that said upper side is exposed on said top side of said outer surface of said scarf and said lower side is exposed on said bottom side of said outer surface of said scarf, said lower side releasably engaging said first coupler, said third coupler being positioned adjacent to said first end of said scarf; and a fourth coupler being integrated into said scarf, said fourth coupler releasably engaging said second coupler for attaching said scarf to said bonnet thereby facilitating said scarf to define a handle for carrying said bonnet in the convention of a bag, said fourth coupler having an upper side and a lower side, said fourth coupler extending through said outer surface such that said upper side of said fourth coupler is exposed on said top side of said outer surface of said scarf and said lower side of said fourth couplers is exposed on said bottom side of said outer surface of said scarf, said lower side releasably engaging said second coupler, said fourth coupler being positioned adjacent to said second end of said scarf. 